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Ramble Wild

Life has just been moving at a whirl wind pace lately.  Between finally finishing the sketches for my book (that was a year+ long feat-btw, they are fantastic looking if I do say so my modest self), and starting the painting for those, and working on a bundle of new prints for Trafalgar's, as well as trying to keep up with my littles, I've also managed to put up quite a few new prints for Ramble Wild.

This piece is by far my most favorite.   I think it took me somewhere around 12+ hours of brain-wracking to bring it into existence, but it was worth it.  I really love it.

FYI, you can find the prints (and quite a few others) here on our event with Zulily http://www.zulily.com/brand/ramblewild.html   The prints are available at 50% off for the next three days (event ends June 1st at 6:00 am PST).

 

By the by, I just realized that I haven't put on a giveaway in the longest of time.  I'm thinking tomorrow and Broken Wings may be just the combo for remedying that...

 

busy busy busy

Whew, things have been whirling around here!  I've been working on oodles of new paintings and prints, finishing up the final sketches for my first children's book (published through Putnam), and working on special projects for different companies that I can't wait to see released.  And on top of it all, I'm happy to announce the opening of RambleWild, our new shop of floral and naturalish prints.  There are only a few listing up as of yet, but many, many more are on their way.

I really enjoy painting in this style.  I love painting baby animals, but it has been a little fun to mix up the usual painting projects with a dash of wildflowers.

 

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I am grinningly happy to introduce our new line of wooden brooches to you.  Here's the first, the very lovely FoxGirl, magically transformed from my illustration into a real, live beauty.

 

We received them quite a few months ago, and after the first initial squealing fest was over, as well the varnishing and pin-attaching party, the next challenge was to find just the right packaging for them.

 

 

I can't tell which I'm happier about, the FoxGirl brooch, the label of little Trafalgar Rabbit trying to catch stars, or the crinkly brown paper that fills each box.  All in all, I think this definitely one of my favorite creations.  And it's just in time for adorning fall cardigans and back-to-school totes.

 

I have two more designs that are almost at the up-for-sale stage, so I'm thinking all these little treasures will be available for purchase on Thursday of this week!

 

So, now about that giveaway I mentioned earlier.  What better way to kick off the brooch collection than with a little giveaway?  This time, there will be two winners, and each will receive a FoxGirl brooch tucked snugly in a little gift box. 

Enter in two easy steps:

1.Leave a comment (please limit one per person) below stating which illustration from trafalgar's square you'd like to see as a future brooch

 2. Blog, twitter, facebook, or tell a friend about this giveaway.

That's all there is to it.  The giveaway ends Friday at midnight and I'll announce the winners on Saturday morning, so be sure to check back.  Here's best of luck to you!

Kit

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No, it's not a poll.

 

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I was just in a horse-yish sort of mood today.

 
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 Aren't they lovely?

 
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Every girl really should have her own pony. 

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Wish, wish, wish I could have one of these. 

 
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 And just in case you're in a horseish sort of mood too, be sure to stop by Ann Wood's tutorial on how to create your own stampede of these wild beauties.

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I want a pony.

 

Kit